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Glenn Martens is a Belgian fashion designer who began his career as a junior designer at Jean Paul Gaultier, working on the women’s pre-collection and the menswear line G2
Diesel and the aesthetics of ruin
How shredded denim, industrial decay, and Glenn Martens redefine success, identity, and beauty in a post industrial fashion landscape
An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII
Power, spectacle, and the Tudor silhouette
How the theatrical fashion of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I continues to shape modern ideas of authority, excess, and visual dominance
A K-pop-inspired group styled in layered monochrome looks, representing the theatrical fashion narratives central to idol culture
When style meets sound: the fashion power of K-pop 
How Korean pop music became one of the most influential forces in global fashion 
Dr Carolyn Mair is a British cognitive and behavioral psychologist who specializes in understanding how clothing and fashion influence human behavior, identity, and decision-making
Dr Carolyn Mair on the psychology of fashion
Why what we wear reflects who we are and how we think
Peter Copping unveiled Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection at Paris Fashion Week, where nuanced shades of blue anchored a refined wardrobe of bold shoulders, sculptural scarves, and fluid skirts
Peter Copping: the beat beneath the silhouette
Rhythm as narrative structure in the designer's Spring/Summer 2026 collection
Traditional loom weaving by a skilled artisan
India’s timeless sarees
A personal journey through India’s most timeless heritage weaves
A realistic Y2K-inspired fashion portrait, blending metallic textures, urban attitude, and early-2000s nostalgia into a bold contemporary look
The Y2K aesthetic and the return of the minimal body
How the aesthetics of the 2000s rehabilitate a dangerous body ideal
A collective portrait of the hippie movement, where fashion becomes identity—flowing silhouettes, handcrafted details, and psychedelic color express a shared commitment to freedom, community, and resistance to conformity
Hippie fashion and the politics of freedom
Dress, dissent, and the transformation of modern style
During the 50s, leather jackets became one of the earliest symbols of rock culture. They are still relevant nowadays
Rock & threads: how music rewrote the language of fashion
From rebellion to runway — the story of how rock music transformed clothing into a cultural statement
Anthony Verlaine, French adventurer and founder of the sustainable fashion project Verlaine & Rimbaud, reflecting on fashion, nature, identity, and contemporary ideas of masculinity
Anthony Verlaine and the art of adventure
Exploring masculinity, sustainability, and aesthetics through extreme journeys
People wearing white-themed shirts with slogans such as ‘No Planet B,’ representing sustainable fashion and eco-friendly clothing for the future
Regenerative fashion and the future of clothing
How soil, style, and communities can thrive together
McQueen Spring Summer 2026 explores subconscious desires as they surface, tracing a journey from longing to deliverance while surrendering to the raw power of nature
McQueen SS26: where ritual meets rebellion
Seán McGirr revives McQueen’s wild spirit with pagan theatrics and ultra-low silhouettes
Stretching process during morning training: a young athletic woman warming up before a run
The evolution of sportswear
From gyms and stadiums to streetwear, luxury houses, and haute couture
A young man wearing an oversized puffer jacket and wide-leg pants, embracing a trendy look
Dressing for confidence in a trend-obsessed world
Why choosing comfort, self-trust, and authenticity matters more than what’s “cool”
Women dressed in traditional Japanese attire: elegant kimonos with vibrant colors and intricate floral patterns are present in Japan's streets even nowadays
Traditional Japanese fashion up to the 20th century
From ancestral ritual to modern aesthetic identity
A fashion designer stands at her workspace, arranging and examining fabrics
Zero-waste design: rethinking fashion from the first cut
How a radical approach to pattern-making, creativity, and resource respect could reshape the future of clothing
Le Male Elixir Absolu recasts fragrance as an object of devotion, where gold, form, and light shape scent into a ritual of identity
Scent as icon, masculinity as myth
How Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male Elixir Absolu turns fragrance into a visual language of power, devotion, and desire
Bella Hadid wearing a Schiaparelli necklace at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, France
The influence of surrealism on fashion
From Elsa Schiaparelli to modern designers
Demna Gvasalia, known mononymously as Demna is a Soviet-born Georgian fashion designer
Demna Gvasalia’s radical new chapter at Gucci
When heritage meets disruption
Howl and Sophie, a scene from the movie that was then used on a bag design by Loewe © Studio Ghibli, 2004
How Studio Ghibli enchanted the world of style
From luxury collaborations to quiet nostalgia, exploring how Ghibli’s universe shaped the language of contemporary fashion
A portrait of a cheerful young brunette woman seated on the floor, smiling as she declutters and organizes her wardrobe in a bright, minimal space
Feng shui your wardrobe
Declutter your closet, refresh your energy, and create a style that truly reflects who you are
The Meeting of David and Abigail, c. 1630, by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
The philosophy of fashion
Clothing as a reflection of identity, culture, and consciousness
Trendy and confident: a stylish woman in sunglasses reflects themes of feminist art and queer identity
The rise of the female gaze on TikTok
How the female gaze is reshaping visibility, identity, and power online
Drawing on old Hollywood glamour and the showgirl as a modern goddess, the collection reframes a familiar cultural cliché. It merges Mugler’s heritage with a personal quest to reconcile contrasting forces and reignite the house’s iconoclastic power
Excavating Mugler: Miguel Castro Freitas ushers in a new era
A debut collection that reinterprets power, glamour, and the house’s iconic dna for a modern luxury audience
A model showcasing Dior’s iconic New Look from 1947, symbolizing post-war elegance and the rebirth of feminine style
Fashion and post-war recovery
How style helped conceal injuries and restore dignity
Behind all the glamour, the quiet truth: the atelier is where a small army of skilled hands safeguards irreplaceable techniques
Haute couture: where craft, fantasy, and luxury collide
An entertaining deep dive into the history, importance, critiques, and evolution of fashion’s most exclusive universe
A stylist sitting at a desk in a fashion store, preparing looks and assisting clients
Virginie Caplon and the soul of style
How heart-led retail transforms confidence and connection
BINI standing together in coordinated, stylish outfits, representing the brand’s vision of warmth, ease, and togetherness
Cozy days ahead with BINI
Why comfort can be the clearest expression of identity
Girls dressed in 80s fashion, showcasing bold, colorful blazers
The blazer: from club uniform to cultural icon
How one garment evolved from exclusivity to empowerment, versatility, and timeless style
Charlotte Tilbury x Sephora showcasing the makeup collection and the essence of beauty
Charlotte Tilbury and Sephora’s immersive pop-up experience
Inside Charlotte Tilbury x Sephora’s immersive pop-up redefining luxury, emotion, and experience in retail
Male and female model stands side by side in suits, embodying genderless fashion
The rise of genderless fashion
How unisex clothing is redefining the industry
With minimal cost and less recovery than surgery, dermal fillers are a cornerstone of modern, accessible aesthetics
The benefits of non-invasive cosmetic procedures
Enhancing appearance without the knife: a modern approach to aesthetics
A close-up photo of a woman wearing red lipstick with gray cables across her mouth
More than just makeup
Why is lipstick the real game-changer in fashion?
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Events in Fashion

Joseph William Raidt, Ensemble (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Reflections on fashion
4 Jul 2026 — 3 Jan 2027 at Kunstmuseum Den Haag in The Hague, Netherlands
Gianni Versace. Retrospective, exhibition view. Courtesy of Musée Maillol
Gianni Versace. Retrospective
5 Jun — 6 Sep 2026 at the Musée Maillol in Paris, France
Iris van Herpen, Loie dress, from the Sympoiesis collection, 2025. Courtesy of Brooklyn Museum
Iris van Herpen: sculpting the senses
16 May — 6 Dec 2026 at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, United States
Treasures of the bride. The story of ottoman and Anatolian Dowries. Courtesy of the State Hermitage Museum
Treasures of the bride (...)
30 Apr — 26 Jul 2026 at The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia
Heavy fabric. Women, traditional costume, life stories, exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum Europäischer Kulturen
Heavy fabric. Women, traditional costume, life stories
24 Apr 2026 — 29 Mar 2027 at the Museum Europäischer Kulturen in Berlin, Germany
Judith Leiber, Envelope bag inspired by Sonia Delaunay painting, 1980. Courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum
Colorwear: a kaleidoscope of fashion
15 Apr — 15 Aug 2026 at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, United States
Model Awar Odhiang in Schiaparelli haute couture autumn/winter (detail), 2024. Courtesy of V&A Museum of Childhood
Schiaparelli: fashion becomes art
28 Mar — 8 Nov 2026 at the V&A Museum of Childhood in London, United Kingdom
Rebel. Storyteller. Visionary. Courtesy of the Bowes Museum
Rebel. Storyteller. Visionary
28 Mar — 6 Sep 2026 at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
The Upper Austrian woman. Dirndl. Dress, exhibition view. Courtesy of Schlossmuseum Linz
The Upper Austrian woman. Dirndl. Dress
26 Mar — 26 Oct 2026 at the Schlossmuseum Linz in Linz, Austria
Wunderkammer: the collection of Susan Beech. Courtesy of Museum of Craft and Design
Wunderkammer: the collection of Susan Beech
4 Oct 2025 — 8 Feb 2027 at the Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco, United States
Xuly.Bët, Classics Collection. Courtesy of Mit freundlicher Genehmigung des Museums für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
Xuly.Bët. Funkin’ fashion factory 100% recycled
20 Jul 2025 — 1 Aug 2027 at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany
El poder del atuendo en los Andes. Courtesy of Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino
The power of attire in the Andes
Permanent event at the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino in Santiago, Chile
Electoral Wardrobe. Courtesy of Residenzschloss
Electoral Wardrobe
Permanent event at the Residenzschloss in Dresden, Germany
Kurfürstliche Garderobe. Courtesy of The Royal Castle
Kurfürstliche Garderobe
Permanent event at The Royal Castle in Dresden, Germany
Wertz Gallery. Courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Wertz Gallery
Permanent event at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, United States
Textiles and Jewellery. Courtesy of GNM
Textiles and Jewellery
Permanent event at the GNM in Nuremberg, Germany
Room of Clothing. Courtesy of Muzeum Warszawy
Room of Clothing
Permanent event at the Muzeum Warszawy in Warsaw, Poland
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